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Morgan Stanley Raises Profits as Wealth Unit Sees Outflows
By Janet LevauxMorgan Stanley Smith Barney said Wednesday, July 21, that its global wealth management clients withdrew net $5.5 billion during the second quarter
July 20, 2010
Goldman Sachs Q2 Earnings Plummet on SEC Settlement, U.K. Bank Tax, and Market VolatilityGoldman Sachs reported net earnings of $613 million for second-quarter 2010, an 82% drop from quarterly earnings a year ago, at $3.44 billion. Earnings per common share were posted at 78 cents versus $4.93, 84% lower.
July 19, 2010
Broadridge Introduces Data Transparency Tool for ETF ManagersMarket Intelligence, a data transparency tool that allows exchange traded fund managers to see how financial advisors are using ETF products, has been launched by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.
July 18, 2010
Strategic Insight Says Bond, International Equity Fund Inflows RiseAs investors show their concern about domestic stocks, reflected in lower inflows to domestic equity funds, their demand for income is displayed in sharply higher inflows to bond funds in the first half of 2010.
July 15, 2010
In Financial Reform Bill, Marketplace Winners and LosersEarly market reaction to the financial services reform bill, which the Senate passed, 60-39, on Thursday, July 15.
July 13, 2010
Hartford 'Top 10 Investment Themes for 2010' Report Card Puts Dr. Bob 'On Probation'In a mid-term report card that reviews "Top 10 Investment Themes for 2010," "Dr. Bob" of The Hartford Mutual Funds, gave himself one A grade, four Bs, one C, no Ds, and four Fs for a variety of investing strategies in the first volatile half of 2010.
July 13, 2010
Greek Debt Sale Hailed a Success; Moody's Downgrades PortugalSale seen as important test of Greece's financial recovery